Author Archives: Barbara

About Barbara

I am a Reference & Instruction librarian, head of that department in Andersen Library, an associate professor, and a member of the General Education Review Committee and Faculty Senate. I've been working at UW-W since July 1, 1990.

Int’l Book Week (Friday Fun Stuff)

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Barbara

I am informed by a Facebook friend that it’s International Book Week, and here is your assignment for no credit whatsoever: The rules: Grab the closest book to you, turn to page 52, then post the 5th sentence as your … Continue reading →

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Global Café Sept. 19 @5pm

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Barbara

The Fall 2012 Global Café series kicks off on Wed., Sept. 19th, from 5-6pm with a focus on Vietnam, Mexico and Spain (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area, near the Food for Thought café). In this series, co-sponsored by the Center … Continue reading →

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Race Consciousness in Latin America Sept. 18

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Barbara

Dr. Manuel A. Ossers, Professor in UWW’s Dept. of Languages and Literatures will talk about “Race Consciousness in Latin America” on Tues., Sept. 18, from 3:45-5pm in UC 275B, as part of the Latino Heritage Lecture Series. Would you like … Continue reading →

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Résumé Doctor @ Andersen Library Sept. 18-20

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Barbara

The Résumé Doctor is in! Drop into Andersen Library between 1 and 4 pm Tues.-Thurs., September 18-20, to have the good doctor give your résumé a check-up! Andersen Library also has resources about résumés, cover letters, and interviews. Search the … Continue reading →

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Tutti Frutti! (Friday Fun Stuff)

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Barbara

On Sept. 14, 1955, Little Richard recorded “Tutti Frutti.” Did you know that the lyrics were revised to avoid censorship? See the explanation from The History Channel’s This Day in History entry. “Tutti Frutti” was the first of several hits … Continue reading →

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Library Research Fellowships for Faculty/Staff

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Barbara

The guidelines and application are available for Library Research Fellowships for Winter/Spring 2013. These fellowships provide UW-W faculty/staff access to UW-Madison’s licensed electronic library resources. Proposals for Winter/Spring Fellowships must be submitted to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs … Continue reading →

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Lecture Series: Election 2012

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Barbara

The Fall 2012 Fairhaven Lecture Series has the theme “Election 2012” and will help you learn about critical issues affecting the election this fall. All lectures in this series are free, open to the public, and take place on Mondays … Continue reading →

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Library Hours, Sept. 1-9

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Barbara

Andersen Library is closed for the Labor Day weekend, Sat.-Mon., Sept. 1-3. Fall semester starts on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Library hours for the first week of classes (Sept. 4-9) are: Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. – **10:00 p.m.** Fri.: 7:30 a.m. – … Continue reading →

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Catalog upgrade completed & Universal Borrowing working

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Barbara

The upgrade to the catalog has concluded successfully, so Universal Borrowing and online renewal of checked-out materials is working again!

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Andersen Library @ Orientation Week events

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Barbara

Welcome (back) to UWW! Come see us at various Orientation Week (hmmm, more like a week and a half) events! Here’s where we’ll be: Thurs., Aug 23, 9:30-10:30am: Involvement Opportunity Fair for UWW employees (Kachel Center) Mon., Aug 27, 1-2pm: … Continue reading →

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